Things You Didn't Know
The average age of Cirque du Soleil employees is 34.
More than 25 languages are spoken among Cirque artists and employees, who hail from over 40 countries.
Cirque was rated Quebec’s most admired company in 2003.
The pool in the “O” show holds more than 1.5 million gallons of water.
Cirque du Soleil’s touring shows need a 180,000-square-foot site.
Each year Cirque’s costume workshop uses more than 12 miles of fabric.
Cirque du Soleil’s headquarters feature a training studio large enough to house a big top.
Cirque’s tour kitchens serve more than 300,000 meals every year.
Each tour has a fully equipped school for child performers and children of performers.
